Wade Walker Email & Phone Number

Nashville, Tn, Us

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

SVP Worldwide is the world’s largest consumer sewing machine company and source of the SINGER®, HUSQVARNA VIKING® and PFAFF® sewing machine brands.• Create revenue opportunities, develop and meet strategic account objectives in order to achieve assigned financial targets.• Collaborate and coordinate effectively with multiple stakeholders to grow company market share & profitability.• Identify white space opportunities to realize incremental revenue.• Construct pitch deck presentations in collaboration with Marketing and other organizational teams.• Aid in the negotiating and support the implementation of retail programs.• Participate in Key Retail consumer events and industry conventions.

Houston, Texas Area

Oversee the direction and growth of McDougals Sewing Center’s overall business planning, customer service delivery/operations, marketing, new business development, and sales and opportunity management. This position is responsible for assessing, shaping, setting and selling (internal + external) the strategic direction of McDougals Sewing Centers efforts to efficiently and effectively build and scale the company’s unique selling propositions and business operation across our multiple business units.

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

Singer® Sewing Machine Company / SVP Worldwide SVP Worldwide is the world’s largest consumer sewing machine company and source of the SINGER®, HUSQVARNA VIKING® and PFAFF® sewing machine brands.• Develop a strategic business plan to drive sales performance and goals.• Develop and execute sales incentive programs to effectively strengthen brand recognition, increase market share and profitability.• Manage existing accounts and secure new placement with key accounts.• Maintain advertising allowances with accounts.• Manage all administrative aspects of the job effectively and efficiently.• Participate in Key Retail consumer events and industry conventions.

Platinum Consulting Provide retail sales strategy development, product implementation plans, and deliver presentations to senior executives of Fortune 500 corporations. Effectively manage all phases of a consultative sales cycle from pre-sales to requirements definition, implementation, customization, and testing. • Analyzed revenue challenges and develop plans for sales channel improvement. • Provided sales and marketing organizational change management assistance, develop coaching skills, ensure technology implementation and strategy development. • Provided expert advice to the clients and facilitate collaboration. • Closely monitored strategy execution and modify as necessary for optimal revenue and margin enhancement.

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

Hickory Hardware, Inc. Hardware Company that designs, manufactures and markets decorative, functional and industrial hardware to the retail, distribution, and OEM markets in the United States and Canada • Developed several national programs with The Home Depot by executing successful store tests, securing national representation, and negotiating pricing and placement. • Achieved dramatic year over year growth by executing national program development plans. The Home Depot became our largest customer in 2008. • Advised THD Merchant on line transitions and management of finish and product updates to the product line • Managed HQ/Merchant expectations to ensure successful development, marketing, training and full implementation of new programs • Provided leadership on line reviews and key category presentations to The Home Depot

Marthe Enterprises, LLC Home furnishings wholesale distributor providing exclusive/OEM products to retail outlets and franchise locations throughout the United States and Canada. • Managed franchise development team for retail business growth. Grew company from one initial store to twelve franchise locations with a sales revenue of over $32 million • Created and maintained business-to-business relationships with partner companies such as furniture manufacturers, mattress manufacturers, and advertising agencies• Developed and executed successful advertising campaigns (print and radio) for corporate and franchise stores • Developed sales and warranty/service collateral for corporate and franchise stores

Leading Part 121 U.S. charter airline providing domestic and international passenger service to destinations throughout the world. Aircraft fleet is comprised of Boeing B727s and Airbus A320s. Director of Sales and Marketing• Developed and maintained relationships with customers such as tour companies, travel agencies, and incentive companies• Forecasted fleet sales and created pricing structures• Conducted an aggressive sales and marketing campaign to increase market awareness and generate an additional $18.3 million in revenues• Supervised sales representatives and planning staff personnel to ensure strict compliance with customers schedules and timetables• Implemented marketing strategies including an Internet based program for direct marketing of air charter brokerage services• Planned, organized and executed exhibitions at industry trade shows

Full service aviation facility with a Fixed Based Operation, Maintenance Department, and Part 135 Executive Charter Department. Operated 25 aircraft in charter fleet. Sales Manager – Heavy Jets • Responsible for the sales and marketing of heavy jet executive aircraft charter services• Implemented systems to streamline aircraft utilization and fill empty-leg flights resulting in increased revenues and greater profitability• Achieved record heavy jet sales revenues requiring a 400% increase of aircraft fleet

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Business Administration And Management, General